Punching Cradle

Instructor: Erin Fletcher (artist bio)

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Dates: Monday, June 23 & Wednesday 25, 2025 

Time: Pacific Time, 9 AM – 10 AM

Skill Level: All

Class Description: Learn how to make a punching cradle that collapses into three pieces and can be stored flat. A punching cradle enables you to punch right through the center of the signature fold. This step is crucial to ensure your sewing is accurate and your binding functions properly. This collapsible cradle is easy to store and great for traveling. The cradle can be re-inforced again and again with a new piece of bookcloth. Once you have the steps down you can make a cradle of any size. Students will make a cradle to fit signatures up to 320mm (12.5”). 

Class Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping costs and kits are included in the class price.*

Tools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.

Class Recordings:
Recordings will be available for one month following the last class in this series, for registered students only.

Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $70
Member: $88
Non-member: $163

Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.

*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due.

EEP Deadline: May 15, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2025